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A week of service learning outside the traditional classroom is an important component of the academic program at many international schools. In September, ICS students in grades 10 and 12 had their Week Without Walls: grade 10 worked with a … Continue reading
Diplomatic weekend
Last weekend was a busy one for the family. The ICS Model United Nations club hosted the PanAfrica ADDMUN conference. The first of the 260 participating students to arrive flew in from Austria and Kenya on Tuesday night. In his … Continue reading
Posted in Addis Ababa, Food, International Community School, Shopping
Tagged Diplomatic Spouses Bazaars, ICSMUN, model UN, Model United Nations, MUN
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Deck the halls
When we moved in to our new place, I couldn’t help but notice we were the only house on the street with no razor wire on the outer walls. I liked it that way, but the school didn’t think it … Continue reading
Giving thanks
Happy Thanksgiving, my friends. There was a different post here earlier today which is no longer up. I accidentally hit the “post” button last night on an unfinished piece that I was working on for after the holiday. Once it … Continue reading
Stand back, we’re doing science
A few weeks ago, while half the high school was away for Weeks Without Walls, our administration decided to do something special with the two grade levels left behind. Inspired by the revolution in Syria, Grade 9 completed a project-based … Continue reading
Posted in Food, International Community School
Tagged Alekka, IB, injera, International Baccalaureate, science disciplines
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Monkeybites
A message from Dr. John at the Swedish Clinic (our health provider of choice here in Addis): monkey bites reported in the city, rabies shots recommended. Sheesh. If it’s not one thing, it’s another.
The bread lady
There are a number of food vendors who sell their wares on campus to ICS employees: we have the mushroom lady, the chicken lady, the pork butcher, the apple and pear guys, the bagel women, the cinnamon roll lady, and … Continue reading
Posted in Addis Ababa, Food, Volunteering
Tagged bread, community service, ICS Farmers Market, Our Father's Kitchen
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Saving grace
Well, folks, it’s been quite a month so far, and not in a good way. Not to put too fine a point on it, I’d say it’s been craptastic. I won’t bore you with the unpleasant details. Thankfully there are … Continue reading
Posted in Addis Ababa, International Community School, Teaching
Tagged ASA, Elizabeth Laird, middle school, street children, The Garbage King, theater
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Oktoberfest
For the past month my son Nik has been bopping around Europe on a student Eurailpass. From the looks of his pictures on Facebook, I’d say he’s having a blast. One of his recent destinations was the Oktoberfest celebration in … Continue reading
Posted in Addis Ababa, Expat experience, Food
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O honorable one
I’m feeling a little guilty about broadcasting my daughter’s vehicular mishap all over the Internet. She’s a great kid. So I am going to post something nice about her. A couple of weeks ago, our school held an induction ceremony … Continue reading
Posted in Addis Ababa, International Community School
Tagged Alekka, community service, Honor Society
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Lorna of Arabia 